Exotic and Nongame Wildlife Permit Applications

The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife issues a variety of permits pertaining to exotic and nongame wildlife species. Below are application forms for the initial permit and for subsequent renewal permits.

All Exotic and Nongame permits expire December 31 of the year of issue (unless otherwise noted). Annual Renewal - Report Form Applications must be received by January 31, 2015. If not received by January 31 permit holders will be subject to penalties and fines.

All fees must be submitted with the hard copy application.

DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR RENEWAL VIA E-MAIL OR FAX. YOUR APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO PROCESS. The Division, at this time, does not provide payment by credit card services. Due to administrative mandates NO PERMIT FEES WILL BE WAIVED FOR ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Please note that it is essential that you supply complete information including your Permit Number/Numbers and Permit Category/Categories. The first four digits in your permit number designate the year of issue, for example 2014072 was issued in the year 2014. The permit number is located in the upper right hand corner of your permit.

It is imperative that your most recent issued permit information is on the application. You must also include your name, company or institution name, and your complete mailing address. This information must be provided or your application process will be delayed. If you have a Pet Shop - Retail Sales or Animal Dealer - Wholesale Sales Permit with a [TEMP] please also indicate that information on your annual renewal - report application.

Permit Category abbreviations are as follows:

PS = Pet Shop - Retail Sales

AD = Animal Dealer - Wholesale Sales

SH = Scientific Holding

ES = Endangered Species

EX = Animal Exhibitor

TH = Animal Theatrical Agency

ZO = Zoological Holding

SC = Scientific Collecting

DC = Depredation Control

SB = Migratory [nongame] Bird Salvage

SW = Nongame Wildlife [other than migratory birds] Salvage

It is your responsibility to renew your permit/permits prior to January 31. If you have any questions call 908-735-5450 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or e-mail ExoticPermits@dep.nj.gov.